Seasonings

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

  • About
Herbs, spices, and other flavorings account for the primary differences among sausages. Many, if not most, of the world's fresh sausages are made of nothing more than ground pork and seasonings. It is the seasonings that give them their characteristic flavor. A glance at the recipes in this section will confirm this.
Some of the major spices and herbs used in sausage making are:
Allspice Cumin Paprika
Caraway seeds Fennel seed Parsley
Cayenne or hot red pepper Ginger Pepper, black and white
Mace
Cinnamon Marjoram Sage
Cloves Mustard Tarragon
Coriander Nutmeg Thyme